Xu Guozhang's "English" (with: Self-study Guidance) 1

Author: Foreign Language Teaching and Research Press
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Publish Date: 2004-01-01
Features: This textbook cannot fully reflect the trendy English currently popular in society, but it is designed for learners who have no prior exposure to English, especially Chinese learners. It provides easy-to-understand and vivid reading materials in a step-by-step and well-structured manner, accompanied by clear grammar explanations and simple yet repetitive exercises. Learners can keep up, engage in the learning process, and develop both speaking and writing skills, finding joy in the journey. The first two volumes of Xu's English textbook start from absolute beginners and include a total of 57 main and supplementary texts. There are 60 grammar points and 377 exercises, covering approximately 2,500 words. Beginners can complete the course in about a year, mastering listening, speaking, reading, and writing skills while building a solid foundation in English. This has been proven effective through decades of teaching practice.
Admittedly, this textbook may not fully reflect the trendy English currently in vogue, but it is tailored to the needs of learners with no prior exposure to English, particularly Chinese learners. It offers easy-to-understand and engaging reading materials, supported by clear grammar explanations and straightforward, repetitive exercises. This approach ensures learners can follow along, stay motivated, and develop practical language skills with enthusiasm. This is the fundamental reason why Xu's English remains enduringly popular and why imported textbooks often fall short.
Therefore, for this edition, we have made only minor adjustments to facilitate self-study while largely preserving the original work.